portability
noun
por·ta·bil·i·ty
ˌpȯr-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
plural portabilities
1
: the quality or state of being portable
2
: the transferability of a worker's benefits from one pension fund to another when the worker changes jobs
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Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
Rather than just chasing maximum output, the company is positioning the Mix as a more rounded option – one that combines power with portability and convenience.
—New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2026
For basic productivity and portability, this Chromebook keeps things refreshingly straightforward.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The set comes with a carrying case for portability and easy setup and dismantling.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Portability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/portability. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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